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ACF is a non-denominational church in Austin, Texas. Our mission is to enable the seeker of purpose, meaning, and truth to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. Will Davis, Jr. is the founding and senior pastor. For more information, please visit www.acfellowship.org

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CleanJesus to the Third Power Part 3: Power for Sharing Boldly

The Holy Spirit is mighty and powerful and able to do the impossible. In order to see his power manifest, we must be bold in asking for him to move, and not limit his abilities due to our lack of agreeance and faith. What can we do to increase the Spirit’s power in our lives?

Whether you are new to Christianity or you have been a believer for years, it is easy to forget the power given to us by the Holy Spirit. In our belief, we invite, him, the spirit, to reside inside of us. When is the last time you really reflected on the fact that the POWER OF GOD is living, breathing, and active inside of you?

We live because Christ gives us breath, but we truly come alive when we invite him to dwell within us. Wherever you are and in whatever season he has you, his presence changes everything. We get to be holy because our king is holy!

First things first! This is a New Year, but is it an old you? Our faith can take many twists and turns, as well as remain stagnant. This year be honest with where you are and take action that shows you trust God with your new year!

This season is about remembering the Son of God’s earthly arrival, but believing he existed is only the beginning. Our faith walk is about aligning our lives with God, and in doing so we find the gifts of joy, purpose, and power.

In accepting Christ, you enter into a blended family. The believer sitting next to you and the believer halfway around the world is your family member. Is God asking you to join this family or is he asking you to extend an invite to someone else?

Savior. Christ. Lord. By giving his life as the ultimate sacrifice, Jesus called us out of darkness and into his loving light. Through relationship and community, we can experience the Christ on earth. This season give the Lord permission to reign in and through you.

Jesus is the fulfillment of the most powerful promise God ever made to us. The promise of redemption and his unending presence. This Christmas remember the Christ, the one who paid the price to set us free!

Thanksgiving can easily be just a season of the year, but we have a choice to make it a way of life. It takes an intentionality and an awareness of Christ in our lives to build the habit of gratitude. Let us rejoice and be grateful for our loving God and our beautiful blessings!

Christ has made you into a unique creation; each with a grand design and purpose. When we fully surrender what we have to God, he has the power to do more amazing things with our lives than we ever could have imagined! Are you willing to let go?

There is no sin or difficulty in your life big enough to deplete God of his fullness. He gives daily grace to ALL—do you need another round of mercy, patience, endurance, or forgiveness? God has more than enough for you, and where God’s fullness is known there is an abundance of peace, protection and joy!

If we adopt a lifestyle of generosity, we step into God’s plan for the world — by solving problems, blessing lives, quieting skeptics, and transforming hearts. Jesus gave his life for us, and, in turn, our generosity acknowledges his sacrifice. In being generous to others we demonstrate the kindness and sacrificial nature of God.

Jesus desires prodigal worship, which means emptying yourself out and laying down before the King of all kings. It is not about your comfort level, but about acknowledging Christ and his sacrifice when partaking in the various forms of worship. Is the way you worship pleasing to men or to God?

God is a giving God, and he has offered us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm. There are some things that God wants to give us, but we, first, have to let go of what we're holding onto in order to receive. What are you afraid of letting go?

If everyone does their part, we have the potential to start a flood of healing, generosity, and problem solving all over the world. In order to affect this positive change, as a body, we must embrace excellence in giving.

Jesus offers us a living water that can quench our thirst, but so often we find ourselves drinking from broken cisterns that leave us thirsty. What well are you drinking from to give you life instead of the living water that Jesus offers?

The typical Christian settles for living off drops of water from a leaky faucet, when God desires your sustenance to be that of Niagara Falls. He is the God of power, strength, and uncontainable force. Are you looking to him to fill you up and allow rivers of living water to pour out of you?

Communion is acknowledging your commitment to God and his commitment to you. Jesus offers himself as the solution to our spiritual hunger and thirst. Just like with actual food and drink, we are to feed daily. Does your spirit need filling?

As a man, Jesus had to grow in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God. If Jesus had to grow, what does that mean for us? Becoming a Christian is more than just a belief system, it is entering into a journey with Jesus for the span of our earthly lives and into eternity.

Each person has unique spiritual gifts given to them by God. These gifts have the potential to make a great impact on the body of Christ. What are your gifts and how are you using them to benefit the kingdom of God?

What has God gifted you with spiritually? It is important to discover and develop our unique spiritual gifts, granted to us by the Holy Spirit, so that we may take an active role in the body of Christ.

Our actions have great power to positively impact the entire body. Christ is our example and holds the standard in which we strive. Is your lifestyle growing you as an individual and strengthening the body of Christ?

In the kingdom of God, we are taught to put others' needs above our own. It is in the caring of people, whom cannot repay us in return, that we reach true greatness. In this simple mindset change we can truly impact the lives around us, and, in turn, shift culture as we know it.

When we accept God as our father, we become a part of his royal kingdom. Our adoption makes us children of God. He, then, gifts us with his love, security, inheritance, access and authority. He freely loves and freely gives.

The waiting room can be a challenging place to be in, especially in the fast-paced world of living and striving, and, therefore, we can miss the significance of it. Is there something that you are waiting on God to accomplish in your life? Don’t miss out on the joy and beauty that can be had, even in the waiting —he is working!

God knows everything about you and is still wildly and passionately in love with you! That means even at your worst he chooses you, over and over again. He thinks you are infinitely valuable —how does this change the way you view yourself, or even, the way you view God?

God wants you to breathe a sigh of relief and find comfort from your afflictions through him. There are several ways to seek and find the kind of rejuvenating rest that only God can provide. Are you tired of running an exhausting race? It might be time to stop and be comforted by the ultimate comforter.

The Lord works justice for all that are oppressed, and works all things for good. If your vision of God has been shaped by the faults of people, maybe it is time to lean into God and, firsthand, experience his everlasting love.

When you become a Christian you get a new DNA, and become a new creation. Communion is the reminder that we were once spiritual orphans, but Jesus' sacrifice allowed us to be adopted as his children into the kingdom.

You have everything, right now, to do the assignment that God has given you. Jesus, having all authority in heaven and on earth, has commissioned you to be a disciple, and to use your circle of influence to make them.

A disciple isn’t someone who has their life perfectly together, but rather, a disciple is an individual that desires to learn and grow in their faith. We are commanded to be disciples, as well as, make them. Make a commitment, today, to play an important role in someone else’s spiritual journey, and see God work through you.

Mentoring and investing in others is a valuable way of making disciples. Do not underestimate the kingdom impact of pouring into the next generation. Be available, be authentic, be consistent, and watch what God can do through your obedience.

Generosity is contagious. We should have a faith that inspires people to be generous. God so loved the world that he ‘gave’ and it started a movement that changed the world. This summer be a part of God’s work at ACF by tithing, praying and serving. Together, let’s watch God move!

There is always more going on in our relationship with God than we can see. It is through our humility and willingness to press into God that we will get closer to him and our answers have a chance to be revealed.

Even while in relationship with God, you might find yourself in a season of disappointment. Has God been silent, said no, or not yet? Our willingness to put down our pride and trust his goodness can allow us to experience the peace we've been longing for.

If we have people hungry, in our congregations, expectant for God, then we will hear him and he will move in our midst, regardless of sermons, members, or even worship style. Let us take to heart the biblical truth that when we are gathered in the name of Jesus, he is present. Are you lifting up your church in prayer throughout the week and expecting his presence at church on the weekends?

Don't let the power of God be limited by the barriers of cynicism, disappointment, or disobedience. Expect more from him and allow him to work through you in gratitude, worship, and obedience. Let him heal you and, then, watch him move!

Faith is reasonable and rational thinking at the highest level, but, yet, we struggle between believing in what we can see and what we cannot. Pray for God to give you the courage to expect more of him and more from him. It is through our faith and relationship with him that allows his power, authority, and goodness to be seen by us and by those around us. How willing are you to believe?

God honors faith and will exceed your expectations, but sometimes our preconcieved notions, lack of experience or indoctrination can keep us from believing in the abilities of our father. What are you expecting God to do and where does your level of faith need to grow?

Faith is paramount in the life of a Christ-follower. We must fight the temptation to settle for the abilities of this world, and, instead, fervently pray and patiently wait on the things that only God can do. Expect the miraculous!

He has risen! The resurrection of Jesus defeated death and brought hope to all who believe in him. Invite the power of the risen savior into your heart and experience the peaceful and abundant life that only he can bring.

Jesus has called us to walk beside him, so that we may be fully alive and represent him in our lives and lifestyles. Being fully alive, in Christ, has nothing to do with our current state and everything to do with our continuous seeking of him. It is with our diligent pursuit that we are privy to glimpse into what he is currently doing, and the gifts he is preparing us for. If you believe that God is the perfect father, shouldn’t your life reflect that?

Righteousness is not earned—it is a gift for those who put their faith in Christ. Jesus' sacrifice covered our offenses, so that nothing could stand in the way of our relationship with him. Have you accepted his gift that is freely given or are you still trying to earn it?

No matter how you've been living your life, your heavenly father is ready for you and waiting to wrap you in a robe of grace and forgiveness. God wants to put your life back together, but, in order for that to happen, we must come back home to him.

Regardless of what your story is, Jesus just wants to heal, revive, clothe, and free you. We were designed to live our life with our Creator, so whatever sin is entangling you, or whatever hardship you’re facing, invite God into it. He will set you free.

In a fluctuating and challenging world it is easy to lead with criticism, but that isn't how we are called to be as a church. We have a higher calling than just grumbling—we're the people with the answer to bring life and light into the world.

The early church set the bar on how we are to live and operate as Christ-followers. They witnessed and participated in healings, exorcisms, and reviving the dead. What has changed since then, and how can we get back to that way of living?

Trees are the perfect metaphor for the faith of people— is your tree dead, dormant, or alive and bearing much fruit? Getting acquainted with scripture and submitting to its teachings will transform your life, and will impact not just this world, but eternity.

Culture is a pendulum that swings differently throughout history, but as Christians we are to be rooted in God's truth that is stable and constant. Even in considering all the sins of the world the ultimate sin, in God's eyes, is the rejection of him. Have you committed to living a life of faith and demonstrating this through how you live?

Be wise, revere the Lord and repent. We might not be able to escape all the consequences of our sexual sin, but we can ask for forgiveness and change our direction. Our Lord God is faithful, just and loving, regardless of our situation.

ACF is on the shoulders of Jesus, as well as, several spiritual heroes that answered the call of obedience. It is our mission to follow through on the assignment that we've been given, as the body of Christ, to choose eternal significance over worldly success.

In the kingdom of God, faith is spelled R-I-S-K. God calls us out of our comfort zone; into a scary and exciting world of believing in his ability above our own. Live a bold life of obedience, and you will be blessed and he will get the glory!

We might not all have the gift of hospitality, but we do all have the call to serve and love people. There is a way to get past superficial conversations and get to the heart of others, which is what really matters, and its simplicity might surprise you.

Sometimes the gospel is something you believe, and, other times, it is something that you obey. Your life is not your own, but has been bought with the precious blood of Jesus. It is this gift of eternal life that is to be shared among all the nations.

A holy priesthood are men and women who have access to God through a relationship with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we are all called to be a royal and holy priesthood, and to use our spiritual gifts to serve and grow the kingdom.

For God so loved the world that he gave—the message of the gospel could be summed up into those nine words. The only way we can truly understand the message of the gospel is if we realize how incredibly loved we are by God.

The thing that motivated Jesus in the final hour of his life was love, and it is love that is the best motive to serving. So, what does love through serving look like? In John 13, Jesus shows us what love requires of us.

Living for the Kingdom of God is completely countercultural, because in the Kingdom those who are greatest are servants. In Philippians 2:1-11, Paul explains that even Jesus "did not consider equality with God to use for his advantage." If God himself, in his human form, put others above himself, then the least we can do is to follow his example.

Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve. People that identify as Christ-followers are to follow his example of putting the needs of others above their own, for in the Kingdom of God the great ones are the ones whose hands are dirty.

Christian marriage should be distinct from any other kind of relationship in the world. People should look at how differently we do marriage and want to know God as a result of it. Before they are your husband or wife, they are your brother or sister in Christ.

Mutual submission can be challenging, but it is an important key to a lasting and God-centered marriage. In order to comprehend the concept of mutual submission, we must understand exactly what it is, and, also, what it is not.

The Holy Spirit is active, powerful, and personal. The spirit of God is always working on your behalf, and wants to be used in your daily life. Do you allow the Holy Spirit and it's insight to work in your life?

Nothing from this world will go with us, so hold it loosely. Our future reality of dwelling with Christ should affect how we are to live in the present. Be confident, live victorious, and remember to share this life-giving truth with others.

We all want judgment for Hitler, terrorists, and overt evildoers, but no one wants judgment when it comes to their own lives. Our works in the body, both good and bad, we will be held accountable for, but it is the mercy-filled blood of Jesus that saves us from our sins.

In a world where threats and tragedies run high, we might be asking ourselves— are we nearing the end of times? Jesus shared what exactly we are to know in regards to the final days, as well as, what we are to do until then.

In today's culture of jam-packed schedules and constant busyness, we often neglect to grieve appropriately. We rush through it and move on to the next thing - often believing that's the healthiest way to handle it. But in the Bible, Jesus demonstrated how we should grieve - taking time to mourn and reflect. In light of recent tragedies like mass shootings and attacks, have you paused to grieve?

The kingdom of God is not limited to certain ethnicities. Jesus died for us ALL. As Christ followers, we are to stand up for injustices that our brothers and sisters are enduring. It is our job to support, protect, serve and love every part of the body of Christ.

Our God is the God of all comfort and the Father of compassion. God encourages us to learn how to suffer well and help each other amid our struggles. Receive the comfort that God offers you by taking time for him.

Worship is not something you set aside, if you are a worshipper, it is all the time. Even the way you manage your resources and money is worship. Be a participant in the work of God with your tithe and watch what he will do in your life.

A refiner's fire was used to remove the impurities from rock to leave behind only the gold and silver. God uses this technique in our hearts, to make us pure in spirit. Open your hearts to the Lord and his blood will make you clean.

Worship is pure and is intended to reflect your heart and authenticity toward God. It is not just something you are expected to do on Sunday morning, but it is something that should constantly affect everything you do and how you do it.

In the parable of the sower, Jesus is looking for people that are ready for God. He wants spiritual depth from his followers. Our job as disciples is to pray for the soil that is not yet prepared for the gospel, as well as, find and respond to the soft soil that is.

A seed planted in good soil grows into a tree that bears much fruit. As disciples, we are to take the gospel and have it affect our lives and the lives around us. The quickest way to develop a soft soil heart is by becoming generous.

The parable Jesus told of the sowing of different seeds continues as we examine the shallow soil. All too often new believers with a fresh and exciting faith for God are thrust into leadership roles too early, and their love for God shrivels and dies. Are we doing enough to nurture our new seeds that need time to grow and become deeply rooted?

Jesus used many parables to teach to his followers. The story of the sower brought the crowds, before him, to question where the seeds of the word were planted within them. When it comes to following Jesus, is your faith planted in hard soil, rocky soil, shallow soil or good soil?

Marriage is much more than a legal contract – it’s a covenant designed to mirror God’s relationship with his people. That’s why it’s so important that we pray without ceasing for our marriages, especially in a culture where divorce is rampant.

What is the goal of marriage? To be happy? But happiness can be elusive and even shaken by numerous issues: financial, physical, emotional, relational, etc. The marriage bond is meant to be something more than vacations, raising children, and survival; within marriage there is a deeper calling. A marriage has the potential to give away life in the kingdom of God. Seek first his kingdom and your needs/wants for your marriage have a way of being fulfilled.

Society tells us that if we could have safety, security, and significance, we would feel fully alive, but does that really work? God calls us to something greater— to live scattered. There is true joy and purpose in the giving away of things, instead of in the amassing. God has called us to scatter; to scatter our gifts, our resources, and our time. It is only in those actions that we will find what we are looking for.

For Christ-followers, the 7 most pivotal words in the Bible are: "but God raised Him from the dead." If the resurrection really did happen and if what the Bible says really is true, what kind of implications does that have on our lives and our culture?

Everyone thirsts for more in life, but we turn to different outlets to quench that thirst: money, success, beauty, relationships. Unfortunately, our futile attempts only leave us unsatisfied. Jesus said he is the source of living water, and whoever drinks of it will never thirst again.

Our desire as a church is for missions to have a broader definition and a greater reach. In this second message of our series All In, we discuss ACF's vision of the church God wants us to become and the impact he wants us to have.

The Lord made a covenant with himself as a promise to Abraham. A covenant that relied solely on the strength and power of God. In this message, we explore this covenant in Genesis and how it shows that God is a faithful promise keeper.

"Heal the sick; raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have recieved, freely give." Matthew 10:8.
Has this been your experience as a Christian? In this message, Lead Teacher | Will Davis Jr. talks about the mission of Christian and the mission of the church

It's easy for us to get caught up in our circumstances, but we can trust God as a protector. In this message, ACF | fourpoints Community Pastor, Darril Holden talks about the story of Elisha and how even though our circumstances are real, there is more to it than we can see.

"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:35
Before Jesus was arrested, he sat his disciples down and told them about a new commandment - to love one another with a love that is truly unconditional. And this will be a Christian's spiritual birthmark. In this message, Will Davis Jr. teaches on John 13 in this message on the truth about love.

A person draws conclusions about God based on their experiences with their father. Do you find that to be true? What does Jesus say about God as our Father? Learn more in this message on the truth about God as our Father.

How do you define truth? Is there an ultimate truth? In a world of individualistic relativism, it's far reaching to say that there is ultimate truth. But there was a man 2000 years ago who said, I am the truth.
Given his historical longevity, don't you think he deserves a chance? Let's dialogue about truth together and see what Jesus had to say about the truth in our new series, A Man Who Told Us the Truth.

'No this is mine' has a tendency to be one of our favorite phrases - even when God asks us for things. How does our response to God transform from a "No this is mine" to a "Yes this is Yours" The story of Abraham and Isaac teaches us about this and how God's faithfulness and blessing is bigger than anything we can hold onto.

The weight of the knowledge of good and evil crushed us. And this became our new normal. So, what is the true definition of normal? In this message, Lead Teacher | Will Davis Jr. teaches about how we got to where we are today

Society tells us everyday that we are unique. But why? Why should we feel unique? Scripture answers this question. We are made in the image of God. This message digs through Genesis 1 to discuss the beginning of us.

"If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men." Romans 12:18
Peace is a hard thing to comprehend. But we have a Savior who is the Prince of Peace and he calls us to live at peace with all men. Listen to this message and learn more about peace.

As Christians, it's easy to get caught up in the things of this world. But God is calling us to a bigger, eternal persepective.
Martin Luther, Father of the Reformation, said that he lives with two days on the calendar: Today and The Day. Are you living for The Day?

You don't have to go far away to rebuild walls. It's right in front of you. Pastor Will Davis Jr. kicks off a city-wide series, called Love... Where You Live: The Art of Neighboring, in a message about how to rebuild your city.

"Prayer is the inhaling and exhaling of the Kingdom of God." Founding and Senior Pastor | Lead Teacher Will Davis Jr. closed our series this weekend with a message about what he sees God doing in our city.

"He answered, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'" Luke 10:27
Executive Director of Christ Together Greater Austin talks about what God is doing in our city as we continue our Summer series.

What does it look like to have a Kingdom oriented life? Susie Davis joins Pastor Will on stage in this message as they give a biblical perspective on what this looks like according to the Gospel of John.

How do we actually get to know Jesus Christ? U.S. Director at Mission Discovery, Stan Horrell finishes our sermon series, Serve, and speaks truth on how serving is necessary when answering this question.

What does it mean to truly serve others? Founding and Senior Pastor | Lead Teacher Will Davis Jr continues the study of the Gospel of John as we begin this powerful four-part study on what Jesus says about serving.

Only in the presence of God can you receive true peace. Founding and Senior Pastor | Lead Teacher Will Davis Jr. speaks truth on what it means to receive the Holy Spirit as we end our series, Unfiltered.

What did Jesus mean when He said, "If anyone keeps My word, he will never see death"? Pastor | ACFfourpoints Steve Shaver dives into the Gospel of John and tackles this question as we continue are series, Unfiltered.

Anyone can die. Jesus did more than that - He came back. Founding & Senior Pastor | Lead Teacher Will Davis Jr. talks about how you can get more daily impact out of Christian faith as we continue our series in the Gospel of John, Unfiltered.

"He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day."
Jesus wasn't talking about cannibalism here. Listen in as Founding and Senior Pastor | Lead teacher Will Davis, Jr. unpacks this unfiltered scripture

"Repentance is a rewarding process that promises to bring us times of refreshing from more intimacy with Jesus." - Words from Will at last years May 5th service asking for restoration within our church. Listen and watch this message about what has happened since then.

Are you using the authority that God has given you? Founding and Senior Pastor | Lead Teacher Will Davis Jr. teaches on what it means to pray in Jesus' Name as we continue our series over the Gospel of John.

Are you a part of a global pursuit of a god that is dead? There is hope and his name is Jesus. Listen to ACFfourpoints Community Pastor, Steve Shaver, as he speaks powerful truth about our God who is ALIVE.

"And the truth will set you free." Freedom is heavily emphasized in our world today, but what does it mean according to Jesus? Founding and Senior Pastor | Lead Teacher, Will Davis Jr. teaches about the connection between freedom and discipleship.

The word Disciple is used many times in the Bible, but what does it mean? And why is it relevant today? Founding and Senior Pastor | Lead Teacher Will Davis Jr. clears up the answers to these questions as we start a new series over the Gospel of John.

What does it mean to serve others, and how far should we go to live missionally? Founding & Senior Pastor | Lead Teacher Will Davis Jr shares transformational stories and shares practical ways to care.

What is the purpose of true community, and why is it important to engage with others? Founding & Senior Pastor | Lead Teacher Will Davis Jr unpacks essentials about what "living life together" should mean.

Opening our homes to the outcast and the discarded is part of God's DNA for the family. Founding & Senior Pastor | Lead Teacher Will Davis Jr continues the series "Home" with a special Orphan Sunday message.

What should a home look like? What should family look like? Founding & Senior Pastor | Lead Teacher Will Davis Jr challenges us to take bold steps to invite Jesus into our home life as we begin the series "Home."

People all around us are ready - and willing - to have conversations about God. Are you ready to talk? ACF Senior Pastor Will Davis Jr shares the importance of being ready as we prepare for the citywide initiative, Explore God.